Ditto. The zip file merely contains a txt-file that has no actual info whatsoever and an exe-file, that might contain some extremely cool QFG-related content or might open several backdoors on my system.

If you read Braniac's post AGP there's already a link on this website.

_________________Calik Status: Hero of Speilburg Has become the Prince of Shapier and a Hero among Tarnans, after freeing the Mordavians from eternal fear he was zapped to the land of Silmaria where an import bug has him trapped between worlds.4/5

With all the malicious software out there, I understand the suspicion. So can those who have used the Heroes add-on verify here that it indeed has new content? Even if you haven't finished the game yet, it would be good to hear. Otherwise, I fear suspicion remains (or the add-on isn't working).

There is now a video sample of Elsa von Spielburg and the cloud guardian available at Brainiac's first link in that other thread.

I've downloaded Jamy's add-on and in the brief testing I've done so far it seems to work as announced.

The download consists of an .exe that boots QFGV in different modes depending on which hero (Prince of Shapeir, Elsa, or Magnum) you want to play. QFGV must be installed in the default directory (C:\Sierra\QFG5) for the add-on to work. When starting the .exe, you can also access info on known limitations of the add-on.

I haven't played any other QFGV add-ons so I can't compare features among them.

For this add-on, the updates to the verbal dialogue seem to consist of cutting and splicing of elements of the original verbal dialogue. This way, for example, Toro says "Elsa" instead of "Hero Man," and Pholus says right away to Magnum Opus, "I've got my bet on you for the next King."

Hope this information helps.

Sincerely,

Joseph

P.S. I realize I'm also newly registered on these forums, so I'll introduce myself. I'm an editor for an online speculative fiction magazine, writer for an adventure game review site, and freelancer for several other publications and companies.

Welcome Joseph, thanks for giving s the 411 on the mod, it actually appeals to me more now,.

_________________Calik Status: Hero of Speilburg Has become the Prince of Shapier and a Hero among Tarnans, after freeing the Mordavians from eternal fear he was zapped to the land of Silmaria where an import bug has him trapped between worlds.4/5

I can't get QfG5 to run at all on this computer, though. It's worse than QfG4 in that respect.

Indeed. QfG5 is a challenge to get running on newer machines with newer Operating Systems.

I had to play with the compatibility mode settings for a while until I found the right combination. I'm running a P4 with WinXP SP2 and SoundBlaster Live card. At first it would not run at all. Eventually I got it to start up but the sound was all "choppy".

Here's the combination I used to get it working with the sound and everything being as good as it was back on my old P2 with Win95:

1) Run in Compatibility mode for: Windows 2000
(Seems silly since I have WinXP, and the game is made for Win95... but this Win2000 setting works best for me)

2) Run in 640 x 480 screen resolution

You may also want to try "Run in 256 Colours" but I did not need to use this option.

I remember this, too. I recall the game crashed if you tried to leave the city, though. Glad it's not just some feverish dream of mine, because I haven't seen the saved game anywhere in years and years.

Since a few have asked for a more direct link to the add-on, it's available via my "profile" and "www" buttons.

Regarding issues getting QFG 5 to run, I was able to using "Windows 98 / Windows Me" compatability mode. To get the Introduction to play and to get passed the Minos crash, I also uninstalled QuickTime and downgraded to the QuickTime that comes on the QFG 5 CD. Though, like Ghost_Rider said, it can take a while to find the right combination that works on your computer.

Are there going to any updated versions to this Heroes Add-On. To make the game play experience as Elsa or Magnum better.

Like i saw in a youtube video, as Elsa you have to point the whole arrows bag to shoot arrows at an enemy. Instead a single arrow cursor would be much better. other than that more improved dialogues etc. I guess changing the story while playing as elsa or magnum isn't possible is it. The vivendi company might object to that even if some QFG 5 fan gamecreator wants to make elsa, magnum story and ending in sync with the actual QFG 5 character prince of shapier.

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